Infographics

No two views of the aurora are identical. That is one of the reasons why we like to hear your reports during an aurora. This infographic addresses why the colors may be different when the aurora is overhead rather than on the horizon.

Ever wonder how high an aurora occurs? Yeah, it is up there… like the clouds… or airplanes. But do you have any idea how high? Take a look at this infographic, third in a five part series, and find out what determines the altitude of an aurora. (Hint: It is surprisingly high!)